Pre-Op Calorie Intake

[triciavr77 32]

Ok guys, I've been sticking w/ my pre-op diet and have been sucessful this far. However, right now, I'm doing nothing but liquids and I'm not getting a lot of calories right now. I'm doing 3 shakes a day and I'm only taking in 330 cals! To me, that seems drastically low and I don't want to put my body in starvation mode. So, what are some good ways to get calories in and stick w/ the pre-op regimin. I'm curious how many calories did you get in right before surgery?

[katB 8]

heya,

I have 6 days left. In on Wed. They have on our liquid diet options to add 1 low fat sugar free yogurt, a Tomato Soup, and about half a cup of fruit if you're hungry a day. good luck to you.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Does your preop diet mandate 3 shakes and just 300 calories a day?

[sara-seeking-sleeve 76]

I'm curious what everyone else is doing calorie wise as well. I've been staying at about 800 calories during the last week. I have 3 more weeks of pre- op diet so I've been adding low carb Snacks to increase calories since I too was worried about starvation mode. I lost 9.5 lbs in one week so I figure I must be doing something right. I think during my last week or two before surgery I will only do shakes and liquids/jello. Btw- my low carb snacks have included- hard boiled egg, sugar free Jello, cheese stick or baby bel cheese.

[sara-seeking-sleeve 76]

Forgot-- I've been doing a cup of broth here and there (about 30 calories)

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I'm curious what everyone else is doing calorie wise as well. I've been staying at about 800 calories during the last week. I have 3 more weeks of pre- op diet so I've been adding low carb Snacks to increase calories since I too was worried about starvation mode. I lost 9.5 lbs in one week so I figure I must be doing something right. I think during my last week or two before surgery I will only do shakes and liquids/jello. Btw- my low carb Snacks have included- hard boiled egg, sugar free Jello, cheese stick or baby bel cheese.< /p>

I'm currently in my 10th week of a 12 week VLCD pre-preop. After this week, I have two more weeks of this then, My ACTUAL Preop for two weeks. Details are in my signature.. but I've been varying a bit.. Sometimes I'll have some low-sugar beef Jerky as a salty snack and Protein source and lately I've been having cottage cheese instead of one of my Protein shake. I also added chia seeds to help me with taking care of my "personal business" I just make sure that I'm getting at least 80 grams of Protein and keeping low carb and staying at 800 calories per day. I'm in my 10th week and have lost 30 pounds so far. When I start my actual Preop it will be 2-3 shakes plus one "lean and green" meal and I will adhere to that strictly without any variation. Then 3 days of clears

[Punkin 21]

I'm on day 11 of my liquid protien pre-op and I've been averaging around 800 calories a day.

[theshrinkingchef 61]

I was just told 80g Protein, 45g carb and 30g fat. I drink 1 bottle of isopure(40g protein) a day. 1 myoplex shake. 1 Meal Replacement bar. Egg white omelet with tablespoon of salsa and two pieces of turkey bacon. I also have a salad, with 1/2oz shredded cheese, 3oz broiled salmon and a hard boiled egg. I have broth a couple times a day when I crave carbs. And sugar free Popsicles when I crave sugar. A couple of times I've had a cup of chai latte. I even went to the movies and had half a small bag of popcorn. I drink tons of Water.

I had to design my diet because of my food allergies. As long as I adhere to the formula, I'm losing! I lost 10 lbs in 4days. I'm not going to lie, I feel hungry often. I was only required to lose 10lbs.

My mom quasi followed my regimen... She's not on pre-op, just being nice because of my situation. She lost 5lbs. I'm not exercising, because I have a broken leg, so imagine how much could be lost.

Anyway, good luck! I have surgery in 3 days!